Overview
- Roberto De Zerbi said he is "100 per cent" set on keeping João Palhinha next season.
- Palhinha is on loan from Bayern Munich with a €30m (£26m) option to buy at season’s end.
- Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League, one point above the drop with three games to play.
- The Portugal international has delivered key moments, including the winner at Wolves and a combative show in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa.
- De Zerbi highlighted Palhinha’s reliability and praised the balance he brings with Conor Gallagher and Rodrigo Bentancur.